Impact of Westward Expansion

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Why did many settlers move west during westward expansion?

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To find land and new opportunities

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How did westward expansion change daily life for settlers?

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Settlers had to work hard to build homes and grow food.

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How did the Louisiana Purchase help the United States expand west?

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It doubled the size of the United States

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How did the Mississippi River help people during westward expansion?

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It provided a route for transportation and trade

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How did the Rocky Mountains affect settlers moving west?

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They made travel more difficult.

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Which statement best explains the difference between physical and man-made features?

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Physical features are natural, and man-made features are built by people.

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How did specialization help settlers during westward expansion?

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Settlers focused on one skill and traded for what they needed

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How did trade benefit settlers and Native American tribes?

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It allowed both groups to exchange needed goods.

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What is an example of opportunity cost for a family moving west?

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Giving up comfort and safety to gain land

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How did price incentives encourage people in western territories?

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High demand encouraged people to produce and sell goods